Dr. Methawasin graduated from Medical School in Thailand, her home country, where she specialized in cardiac anesthesia. Although she had a stable career she wanted to contribute more through scientific research and decided to come to the United States to earn a PhD in cardiac physiology from the University of Arizona. She joined Dr. Granzier’s laboratory where she has been working as a Research Assistant Professor. She wishes to contribute in important ways to basic research with high clinical significance.